Ontario News

TORONTO — Strength in energy and base metal stocks helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points Tuesday, while U.S.

TORONTO — Bell and Telus are concerned they will be shut out of wireless service on Toronto's transit system as Rogers Communications Inc. takes over exclusive rights of the network.

TORONTO — Jim Lawson believes it's time to hand over the reins to Woodbine Entertainment. Lawson announced Tuesday he plans to step down as Woodbine's CEO this fall. The exact date wasn't divulged. Lawson has been Woodbine's CEO since April 2015.

MARKHAM, Ont. — An 47-year-old man is facing criminal charges after a suspected hate-motivated incident at a mosque in Markham, Ont., the second such event in the area in recent days.

TORONTO — Rogers and BAI Communications reached a deal Monday that will see the telecommunications giant acquire the exclusive rights to build the TTC’s wireless network. Here is what you need to know about cell service coming to the subway system.

A year-long, cross-border firearms trafficking investigation has led to the arrests of 42 people and the seizure of 173 guns in Canada and the U.S, Toronto police said on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Theunion representing Canada's commercial actors has signed an agreement with Cossette Media that allows performersto work with the ad agency for the remainder of the year.

TORONTO — Journalist John Lorinc and former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz are among the nominees for this year's Donner Prize, which goes to the best public policy book.

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot has cancelled all of his upcoming concerts due to health setbacks. Representatives for the 84-year-old said in a statement the folk singer-songwriter is experiencing "some health-related issues," but didn't give specifics.

TORONTO — First Capital REIT says it has signed deals to sell four properties including the Hazelton Hotel in Toronto for a combined total of $184 million.